Honderdjarig bestaan van de loge Groot Oosten, ter ere van Frederik, prins der Nederlanden, veertig jaar Grootmeester, penning geslagen op last van de vrijmetselarij 1856

anonymous

natural stone pattern

3d sculpting

egg art

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sculptural image

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round circular shape

This silver medal, created in 1856 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Dutch Masonic lodge "Groot Oosten" and the 40 years of Grand Master Frederik, Prince of the Netherlands. The obverse features a profile portrait of Frederik, while the reverse displays a dedication in Dutch, outlining the occasion and the lodge's history. This medal is an example of commemorative art and offers insights into the symbolism and history of Freemasonry in the Netherlands.